On This Day, June 21: 7.7-magnitude earthquake in Iran kills nearly 50,000 - UPI.com
On June 21, 1990, an earthquake measuring 7.7 on the Richter scale struck northwestern Iran, killing up to 50,000 people. 1 of 4 | A concrete building is damaged in Walls, Iran, after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck the region June 21, 1990. File Photo by M. Mehrain, Dames and Moore/NOAA On this »»»
Feeling the Future: How a New Prosthetic Leg Restores Natural Sensations – Ya Libnan
Share: Restoring natural sensory feedback results in functional and cognitive benefits for leg prosthesis users. Credit: Pietro Comaschi A few years ago, a team of researchers working under Professor Stanisa Raspopovic at the ETH Zurich Neuroengineering Lab gained worldwide attention when they anno»»»
German journalist held in Syria back home: lawyer
BERLIN: German journalist Eva Maria Michelmann, who went missing in Syria in January and was later confirmed to be detained there, returned to Germany on Friday, her lawyer told AFP. “It can be confirmed that Eva M. Michelmann was released this morning and returned to Germany this afternoon,” Rolan»»»
Prosecutor's Office: Sonic cannon scandal planned in January 2025
BELGRADE - As part of a preliminary investigation into the death of a female student identified as M Z and the circumstances of a March 26 ignition of pyrotechnic devices inside the building of the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade, as well as into potential omissions regarding the safety of studen»»»
Vazrazhdane Calls for Transparent River Water Negotiations with Greece, Turkiye
In a declaration read by Vazrazhdane leader Kostadin Kostadinov in Parliament on Friday, the parliamentary group demanded comprehensive information on recent negotiations with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan regarding the waters of the Arda, Tundzha»»»
Keel laid for Murmansk, the tenth Yasen-class multipurpose submarine
Russia's war economy is under increasing strain, but construction of the Navy's advanced nuclear-powered submarines continues unabated. The keel-laying ceremony took place at the Sevmash shipyard in Severodvinsk on 17 June, according to a statement published by the yard on VKontakte. Commander-in-C»»»
Prosecutor's Office: Sonic cannon scandal planned in January 2025 or before that time
BELGRADE - As part of a preliminary investigation into the death of a female student identified as M Z and the circumstances of a March 26 ignition of pyrotechnic devices inside the building of the Faculty of Philosophy in Belgrade, as well as into potential omissions regarding the safety of studen»»»
Global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal launches operations in Romania
Alvarez & Marsal (A&M), a leading global professional services firm that combines operational, financial and transaction expertise to help organizations navigate complex business challenges, has announced the launch of its operations in Romania. The local team of the US-based firm includes experien»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3993
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3993 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.2 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to»»»
Can’t Jam It: Russia Trots Out Quadcopter That Laughs off Ice Storms & Signal Loss
The Sibiryachok-5 has demonstrated remarkable resilience, cutting through icy downpours and active signal suppression to fulfill mission-critical ops. And if the signal is lost? Its standout, sophisticated visual odometry system ensures a safe, autonomous return to base the moment any radio link is»»»
Trump says Apple to partner with Intel on US chip design, production
WASHINGTON: Apple has agreed to work with Intel to design and manufacture its chips in the US, President Donald Trump said on Thursday, in what would be a major boost for the American chipmaker’s efforts to turn around its business. An Apple contract would lock in steady demand from one of the wor»»»
Saudi women lead the charge at the intersection of AI and cybersecurity
DHAHRAN: In a quiet corner of King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, a group of Ph.D. candidates is working to solve some of the most pressing technological challenges of the modern era. Among them are Asma Yamani and Linah Ali Abuhajar, two researchers operating at the intersection of art»»»
QF expands access to arts across Education City with online space
Tribune News Network Doha Within Education City, the arts are embedded across galleries, public spaces, academic institutions, architecture and everyday experiences to inspire learning, spark connection and deepen understanding of the world. As this landscape continues to grow, Qatar Foundation (QF»»»
Viktor Orban's childhood friend retains title of richest Hungarian
The combined wealth of Hungary’s 100 richest individuals rose by HUF1.56 trillion (€3.9bn) over the past year to a record HUF12.6 trillion (€36bn), according to the latest edition of The 100 Richest Hungarians annual ranking, Index.hu writes. The increase represents annual growth of 14%, »»»
Minister Demerdzhiev: Complaint by MRF Leader Peevski Is Testament to Interior Ministry's Work
There is no better testament to the work of the Interior Ministry, said Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev in a Facebook post, referring to a complaint filed by Movement for Rights and Freedoms (MRF) leader Delyan Peevski against him. Earlier in the day, the MRF announced that a lawyer for leader D»»»
Qatar Foundation expands access to arts across Education City with new online space
Doha, Qatar: Within Education City, the arts are embedded across galleries, public spaces, academic institutions, architecture, and everyday experiences to inspire learning, spark connection, and deepen understanding of the world. And as this landscape continues to grow, Qatar Foundation has launch»»»
Labour Ministry’s Priority Is to Preserve Social Assistance System’s Capacity, Minister Efremova Says
The Labour and Social Policy Ministry’s priority remains to preserve the system’s capacity and support the staff who work directly with the most vulnerable citizens every day, Minister Nataliya Efremova said on Thursday, as quoted by the Ministry. She was speaking to employees of the Social Assista»»»
Hotspot Workhub renews and expands operations at The Mark
Hotspot Workhub, one of Romania’s leading flexible workspace operators, has renewed and expanded its presence within The Mark, the landmark office project owned by CPI Property Group. The move reinforces its long-term commitment to one of Bucharest’s most prominent office destinations. iO Partners »»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3899
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3899 dinars for one euro on Thursday, which is a slight change relative to Wednesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative»»»
Municipalities Understand Need for Fiscal Discipline amid Budget Constraints - Municipality Association Chair
Bulgaria is entering a period of fiscal discipline and responsibility, according to Daniel Panov, Chairman of the Managing Board of the National Association of Municipalities in the Republic of Bulgaria (NSORB) and Mayor of Veliko Tarnovo. Speaking at the opening of the National Meeting of Local an»»»
GORD, GCC and EPDA sign climate agreement
Doha, Qatar: The Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD), the Global Carbon Council (GCC), and the Environment Protection and Development Authority (EPDA) of Ras Al Khaimah have entered into a strategic tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating climate action, f»»»
Four suicides linked to NEET stress reignite calls for exam reforms
Dubai: India's highly competitive medical entrance examination, the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), has once again come under scrutiny after four young aspirants allegedly died by suicide in separate incidents across the country within days, reigniting concerns over academic pressure»»»
Romanian Naval Forces participate in MCM BLACK SEA to ensure security in the Black Sea
The mine hunter M 271 "Captain Constantin Dumitrescu" participates in the tenth activation of the MCM BLACK SEA (Mine Countermeasures Black Sea Task Group), between June 13-26, a regional initiative developed by Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey, to combat the danger posed by sea mines and to maintain a»»»
QatarEnergy LNG honours winners of Chemical Engineering Plant Design contest
Doha: QatarEnergy LNG sponsored and recently presented the Best Overall Prizes to the winning teams at the 22nd Annual Chemical Engineering Plant Design Competition, organised by the Department of Chemical Engineering at Qatar University. Since its inception in 2004, this annual contest aims to pro»»»
Russia to impose flight restrictions on light aircraft, drones in Moscow and adjacent regions
MOSCOW: Russia is introducing restrictions on flights by light private aircraft and drones in Moscow and surrounding regions, setting a minimum altitude requirement, aviation authority Rosaviatsiya said on Wednesday. Russia has in recent months been regularly repelling Ukrainian drone attack»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3867
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3867 dinars for one euro on Wednesday, which is a slight change relative to Tuesday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative »»»
Pakistan showcases industrial strength and innovation at Project Qatar 2026
The Embassy of Pakistan in Qatar highlighted the country’s expanding industrial and technological capabilities at the 22nd edition of Project Qatar 2026, held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center. The prestigious trade exhibition brought together leading companies, industry experts, and dec»»»
GORD, GCC, EPDA establish strategic partnership to shape carbon markets
Tribune News Network DOHA/ RAS AL KHAIMAH The Gulf Organisation for Research & Development (GORD), the Global Carbon Council (GCC), and the Environment Protection and Development Authority (EPDA) of Ras Al Khaimah have entered into a strategic tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at a»»»
Maconz Construct reaches historic milestone of 1 million square meters of industrial space
This achievement comes amid a long-standing strategic partnership with the European leader ASTRON Luxembourg and the strengthening of relationships with major global giants in the FMCG and logistics sectors. With a projected revenue of 25,000,000 lei in 2025, the Romanian builder maintains its lead»»»
Central Europe in Gliwice preparing for new contracts
Europa Centralna in Gliwice is preparing major changes to its retail offer as part of a wider redevelopment. New lease agreements have been signed with Biedronka and three Modivo Group brands: HalfPrice, CCC, and Worldbox. Together, the new tenants will occupy more than 6,500 sqm of retail space. H»»»
Dubai-based Russian broker wins $1 million with just his third Dubai Duty Free ticket
Dubai: A Dubai-based Russian real estate broker has become the latest dollar millionaire after winning the top prize in the Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw held at Dubai International Airport. Vitalli Gamaiunov, a 37-year-old Russian national who has lived in Dubai for the past four yea»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3790
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3790 dinars for one euro on Tuesday, which is a slight change relative to Monday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to »»»
CEO Talks | Marek Noetzel, NEPI Rockcastle: A disciplined path to regional expansion
In a business where scale, timing, and trust can redefine entire markets, Marek Noetzel brings a clear sense of direction to NEPI Rockcastle’s next stage of growth. As CEO, he is shaping a strategy built on continuity, disciplined ambition, and a leadership approach focused on turning long-term vis»»»
10 Qatari firms among Forbes’ top 100 Arab family businesses
Doha, Qatar: Ten Qatari family businesses were featured in the list of Top 100 Arab Family Businesses in the MENA during the year 2026 by Forbes magazine. The following have made it to the ranking of top companies in their respective categories in June 2026 issue of Forbes Middle East: Power Intern»»»
MApN: Romanian Naval Forces participate in 10th activation of Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Group
Minehunter M 271 Captain Constantin Dumitrescu departed from the military port of Constanta on Monday to take part, for two weeks, in the 10th activation of the Black Sea Mine Countermeasures Task Group, the Ministry of National Defence (MApN) announced.According to an MApN press release, the Roman»»»
MoJ and HBKU sign pact to advance legal sector
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen collaboration in legal research, professional training and capacity building, supporting the development of Qatar’s legal system and the goals of Qatar National Vision 20»»»
ICC establishes community library with over 6,000 Indian language books
Tribune News Network Doha In a significant step towards promoting reading, learning, and lifelong knowledge sharing among the Indian diaspora in Qatar, the Indian Cultural Centre (ICC) has established a library at its premises for the benefit of the Indian community. The ICC Library was formally in»»»
HEC Paris, Doha celebrates M-E graduates at main campus commencement event
Tribune News Network Doha HEC Paris, one of the world’s leading business schools, celebrated the achievements of its Middle East graduates at its annual commencement held on the main campus near Paris on June 13. The ceremony honoured graduates from HEC Paris, Doha’s Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes»»»
27/02/2017 Tenders
Machinery & Equipment Client : Nile General Company for Roads Construction Address : 4, Mahmoud Talaat – Nasr City, Cairo Tel.: 02-22604745 Tender : General tender for supply of (3) cooling units (chiller) Tender documents : EGP200 Opening envelopes : 1-3-2017 at 12:00 noon. ———————————————————————»»»
MOJ, HBKU sign cooperation agreement to advance legal research, National Capacity Building
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) and Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) have signed a cooperation agreement to strengthen collaboration in legal research, professional training, and capacity building, supporting the development of Qatar's legal system and the goals of Qatar National Visi»»»
Texas entomologist: 'We will win this battle' with New World screwworm - UPI.com
Nine cases of the flesh-eating fly called the New World screwworm have been detected in the United States as of Friday and what took decades to eradicate only took a few years to return. File Photo by Bill Greenblat/UPI | License Photo June 12 (UPI) -- Twelve cases of the flesh-eating fly called th»»»
HELLENiQ Renewables will host the annual Wind Open Day event, organized by the Romanian Wind Energy Association
HELLENiQ Renewables, a subsidiary of HELLENiQ ENERGY, announces that the Ansthall wind farm, under construction in Scânteiesti, Galati County, will host Wind Open Day 2026, the annual flagship event for the wind energy industry in Romania, organized by RWEA (Romanian Wind Energy Association) in the»»»
Payasam spills on Kerala minister during free bus scheme launch
Dubai: A light-hearted but awkward moment marked the launch of Kerala’s flagship free bus travel scheme for women on Monday, when hot payasam (kheer) accidentally spilled on Women and Child Development Minister Bindu Krishna inside a crowded KSRTC bus in Kollam. The incident happened during the rol»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3840
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3840 dinars for one euro on Monday, which is a slight change relative to Friday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to t»»»
Russia Unveils Surveillance Drone Built to Brave Extreme Conditions
Russia is set to debut its new Sokol surveillance drone at the National Security Belarus–2026 exhibition in Minsk — a next-generation platform engineered to thrive where extreme conditions are the norm. Key features:Designed for day-and-night monitoring, including search and rescue missionsUnique X»»»
SpaceX: Why Chinese investors are banned from the biggest IPO in history
Billionaire Elon Musk’s AI and aerospace giant SpaceX has banned investors from Hong Kong and mainland China from buying its shares as it goes public on Friday – a rarely seen restriction that shows just how geopolitically sensitive the world’s tangled financial markets have grown. But Chinese inve»»»
Loli Bahia fronts new YSL Beauty campaign
DUBAI: French-Algerian model Loli Bahia fronts a new campaign for YSL Beauty’s latest skincare launch. The luxury beauty brand unveiled the campaign on Instagram, introducing its YSL Care Crush Hand & Body Serum-In-Cream with the caption: “Ready for your next crush?” The campaign also features New »»»
LONG READ: The Post-Pax Americana Interregnum has already started
Empires tend to last about a hundred years, and true to form the Pax Americana has passed its peak. What follows is several decades of instability and lower growth as the leading countries of the world vie to fill the void. The Interregnum has started. The Chinese, Dutch, Portugese and B»»»
Dinar-to-euro exchange rate at RSD 117.3798
BELGRADE - The Serbian dinar's official median exchange rate against the euro is 117.3798 dinars for one euro on Friday, which is a slight change relative to Thursday, the National Bank of Serbia said. The dinar is steady against the euro m-o-m, down by 0.1 pct y-o-y and down by 0.1 pct relative to»»»
China says holding US citizen suspected of spying
BEIJING: China said Friday it was holding an American citizen accused of espionage, identifying the man as a political analyst at a policy think tank focusing on neighboring Myanmar. Min Zin — a founder of the Institute for Strategy and Policy Myanmar (ISP-M) — “has been subjected to criminal compu»»»